Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist (Tanzanian Water Resources Project)

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is seeking applicants for the position of Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialistfor an anticipated US Agency for International Development (USAID) integrated water resource management (IWRM) program in Tanzania. This is a multi-year project to support the Government of Tanzania in improving the overarching management of water resources. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

GENERAL:

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Winrock offers employees excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to MUS.Tanzania@gmail.com. In the Subject Line, please indicate: “IWRM Tanzania – Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist.” For highest consideration, please submit application by June 5, 2015.

Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

EEOE/AA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist (Tanzanian Water Sector)

LOCATION:Tanzania

UNIT: Water, Energy and Infrastructure (WE&I)

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Winrock is seeking Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialistcandidates for an upcoming USAID-funded integrated water resource management (IWRM) program in Tanzania. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Contribute to national and regional policy dialogues in the water sector

· Coordinate research, policy analysis and collaborative dialogue among various stakeholders

· Build collaborative relationships with government authorities, private sector, civil society stakeholders and other development partners involved in the water sector

· Brief program managers and project stakeholders on sector developments

· Be a strong advocate on behalf of the project both within Tanzania and to the international community

· Maintain networks and manage relationships with partners, policy makers and other stakeholders

· Prepare reports, memos, presentations, and lessons learned, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education: Relevant advanced degree required. Master’s or Law degree preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience working on policy, advocacy and outreach required. Experience should ideally be focused around development projects, specifically water.

Experience with or understanding of integrated water resource management, water supply, WASH, climate change impacts and biodiversity conservation.

Prior work with USAID funded projects is optional, but highly desired.

Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterparts at the national and/or local level.

Policy and advocacy experience in Tanzania or East Africa is required.

Skills: Strong competency with in depth policy analysis, including developing analysis papers and briefs.

Energetic and dynamic approach to building partnerships and promoting innovative program initiatives and results.

Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries.

Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.

Fluency in English and expertise in local language is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to MUS.Tanzania@gmail.com. In the Subject Line, please indicate: “IWRM Tanzania – Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist.” For highest consideration, please submit application by June 5, 2015.